IND vs ENG 3rd Test: India need to play Kuldeep Yadav… they are missing variation: Kevin Pietersen | Exclusive | Cricket News

Kuldeep Yadav of India (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

TimesofIndia.com in London: There has been lots of chatter round Kuldeep Yadav‘s absence from India’s Playing XI ever because the aspect landed in England however it appears to have died down a bit after the historic win on the Edgbaston Cricket Ground. The transfer of depth over a correct wicket-taking bowler labored for Shubman Gill & Co. as Washington Sundar scored priceless runs decrease down the order and did what the administration anticipated out of him. Two days earlier than the Lord’s Test, Kuldeep resumed his preparations with two rounds of mild jogs and was again doing what he enjoys probably the most – give the ball a rip. On the bench for the primary two video games, there was no drop within the depth with which he ready for a fixture and Tuesday was no totally different. The sequence is locked at 1-1 earlier than the 2 sides go head-to-head on the Home of Cricket and former England cricketer and present Delhi Capitals mentor Kevin Pietersen feels India need to play the chinaman.“They need to play him. India lost a Test match, won a Test match and I think they are missing some sort of variation. I think they are missing variation,” Pietersen tells TimesofIndia.com on the sidelines of “YOUWECAN CHARITY GALA” in London.Pietersen reveals he had lots of discussions with the left-armer concerning bowling in England throughout his time with Delhi Capitals however did not reveal particulars.

“I sat with him a couple of times when I was mentor with the Delhi Capitals, and I discussed bowling in England with him. I discussed tactics. I had a lot of chat on how to bowl and where to bowl. We spent a lot of time and it will just be nice to see him play. It would be lovely to see him play. He loves bowling, he loves taking wickets. And I want to see my buddy play. I don’t like my buddies on the bench,” provides Pietersen.

The previous few months have seen lots of mutual respect and admiration from each Pietersen and KL Rahul, and it continued when the DC mentor was requested concerning the batter’s current kind.Quiz: Who’s that IPL participant?“He is a star. He is an absolute star. I don’t get the criticism that he had before. I have always thought that he is a wonderful player. And he showed it. The way he led our batting from the forefront. He batted at No.4 but I don’t think it was his favourite position in the IPL but he did and scored all those runs. But when he opened he got a hundred for us at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Home game I think against Gujarat Titans. He is just quality, he just oozes class. When he scores runs, I am not surprised,” says Pietersen.